Old West End residents discuss safety concerns at community meeting following festival shooting
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Old West End Neighborhood Association held a community meeting Tuesday night that drew a nearly standing-room-only crowd as residents discussed the June 6 shooting at the Old West End Festival. Residents spoke about their experiences and proposed ways to move forward after the shooting on...
Fraud at financial institutions on the rise, police and FBI say
Area credit unions, Toledo police, the FBI, and the IRS are working to combat financial fraud and to prevent the public from falling victim to scams. A roundtable discussion Tuesday brought together leaders from each sector to discuss the increase in fraud across Ohio and the country. “As we traveled the state, we have
Flood Watch Issued Until 4AM for Washtenaw County, MI
A Flood Watch is in effect for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties in southeast Michigan from this afternoon through late tonight, with primary hazards including excessive rainfall leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas. Residents should prepare for p
Investigation is continuing into April disappearance of Michigan woman in the Bahamas
FREEPORT, BAHAMAS (WTVB) – The U.S. Coast Guard has officially concluded its active dive and search mission in the Bahamas related to the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old Lenawee County woman who vanished on the night of April 4, , during a sailing trip with her husband. Over...
Flooding, severe storms possible Wednesday evening across Southeast Michigan — what to know
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for this afternoon and evening across Southeast Michigan as a potent storm system brings the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms. New this morning, a Flood Watch has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counti
Cumulus Media’s Toledo Operations Get a Star: Fox
Cumulus Media has named Bill Fox Operations Manager for its Toledo/Monroe cluster. Beyond overseeing the radio cluster’s four audio brands, he’ll also wear different hats as Country WKKO PD and as Classic Hits 93.5 WRQN morning co-host. Before Cumulus Media, Fox previously served as on-air talent for Classic...
Wild Side: Late spring wildflowers
It’s such a wonderful time to hit the trails in one of your Metroparks. The colors are fresh and vibrant, the weather cooperative. It’s late spring on Mother Nature’s calendar. Spring woodland wildflowers have done their thing, though a few have moved into their place providing some eye candy before the super wildflowe
Lucas County commissioners reject alternative jail modernization study
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Lucas County commissioners voted 2-1 not to study an alternative plan for jail repairs and modernization. Only life and safety fixes are planned as the sheriff plans to keep fighting to do things differently. The sheriff was hoping the commissioners would at least study a more...
Immersive Juneteenth event to portray the Black experience
The chair doesn’t look like much at first. Its wood is splintered, the legs are scratched, and the seat is worn. It looks like the kind of chair that might have sat against the wall of a juke joint for 50 years, soaked in spilled moonshine, having seen better days. If it could talk, the chair could tell countless stori
County officials clash over plan to study broader jail renovations
County officials clashed Tuesday over a proposal to evaluate the costs behind more extensive renovations to the downtown jail. Commissioners disagreed over whether to allow hired consultants to assess the price tag behind a direct-supervision model for renovating the county’s jail, ultimately tabling the proposal indef

















